Research Associate - Department of Applied Health Sciences - 107485 - Grade 6

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Position Details Department of Applied Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £33,002 to £35,608 with potential progression once in post to £39,906 Grade: 6: Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to August 2027 Closing date: 16th June 2026: We are seeking to appoint one candidate at either Grade 6 (Research Associate) or Grade 7 (Research Fellow I). Funding is for a maximum of 12 months, from 1 September 2026. Background: To assist in research (by carrying out data collection and analyses) to create knowledge through providing research support for an established research project. We are seeking a health economist to undertake economic analysis for the project: “The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Snacktivity™, an intervention to promote physical activity and health outcomes: A multi-centre randomised controlled trial.” The population has become less physically active and more sedentary, yet there is compelling evidence that inactivity and high levels of sitting are both independently associated with poorer health and mortality. Snac...